Community
Venezuela Fury Swaps £8M Mansion for Static Caravan
Venezuela Fury, 16, is leaving her £8 million mansion to live in a static caravan with new husband Noah Price, embracing traveller traditions. Police attended her wedding.
Business
Halifax brand to disappear from UK high street after 173 years
Lloyds Banking Group is set to axe the Halifax brand from July 1, with new account openings ceasing and customers migrating to Lloyds Bank by October.
Culture
Mystery of Jewellery Quarter Bouquets Solved by Florist Duo
Sherrie Phelps and Joanne Yardley of Lily Jones Flowers have been leaving free bouquets around the Jewellery Quarter for nearly a decade to boost positivity and support Mental Health Awareness Week.
Politics
Former Walsall Mayor Keith Sears dies days after local elections
Keith Sears, former Walsall councillor and Mayor, passed away just a week after standing for re-election in the May 2026 local elections.
Sport
Health
95p-a-Day Capsule Helps IBS Sufferer Control Bloating
A man with IBS says Gut Wealth Daily Capsules have transformed his life, allowing him to eat out without fear. The 95p-a-day supplement reduces bloating and improves regularity.
Blue Badges Widened: 55,000 More Qualify with Anxiety or ADHD
Blue Badge permits for hidden disabilities like anxiety and ADHD have tripled, with 55,000 issued last year. Critics call for tighter checks amid abuse concerns.
DWP Reassures Claimants Over Benefit Suspensions
The DWP clarifies that bank account checks under new fraud crackdown won't automatically suspend Universal Credit, Pension Credit, or ESA payments, ensuring fair process.
UK Pesto Recall: Allergy Warning Issued for Filippo Berio
Filippo Berio recalls Hot Chilli Pesto due to undeclared fish, posing a serious health risk to those with seafood allergies. Sold at Morrisons and Ocado.
Aldi Tips to Cut Food Waste and Save Money on Milk
Aldi partners with food storage expert Kate Hall to help customers reduce food waste, revealing that 7 in 10 Brits buy food they'll throw away, costing £387 annually.
